Economy

Economic history is the study of economies or economic phenomena in the past. Analysis in economic history is undertaken using a combination of historical methods, statistical methods, and by applying economic theory to historical situations and institutions.

The topic includes business history, financial history and overlaps with areas of social history such as demographic history and labor history. Quantitative (econometric) economic history is also referred to as Cliometrics.

Articles

Five Economic Reforms Millennials Should Be Fighting For - Rolling Stone - Five Economic Reforms Millennials Should Be Fighting For - Rolling Stone

NYMag.com - The Blip What if everything we’ve come to think of as American is predicated on a freak coincidence of economic history? And what if that coincidence has run its course?

10 Essential Economic Blogs | Inc.com - 10 Essential Economic Blogs | Inc.com

Time - After WhatsApp and Oculus, Is There Anything Facebook Won't Acquire?

The world`s biggest social network is no longer satisfied with just being a social network.

HBO to Launch Stand-Alone Streaming Service - WSJ - HBO to Launch Stand-Alone Streaming Service - WSJ

Google says 21 percent of tech hires in 2014 were women | Reuters - Google says 21 percent of tech hires in 2014 were women | Reuters

REFILE-Branson says Virgin Cruises will sail out of Miami in 2020 | Reuters - REFILE-Branson says Virgin Cruises will sail out of Miami in 2020 | Reuters

Business Insider - Microsoft is reportedly planning major job cuts

Microsoft Corp. plans to announce a new round of layoffs as early as Wednesday to cut costs further.

Google buys time for bold bets with new Alphabet structure | Reuters - Google buys time for bold bets with new Alphabet structure | Reuters

Amazon shares soar on surprise profit, market value tops Wal-Mart's | Reuters - Amazon shares soar on surprise profit, market value tops Wal-Mart's | Reuters

Google morphs into Alphabet; investors cheer clarity | Reuters - Google morphs into Alphabet; investors cheer clarity | Reuters

International Business Times - Greek Bailout 2015: Timeline Of Key Events Greece Faces Next, What's Coming In The Weeks And Months Ahead

Athens faces more steps before a deal can be finalized with international creditors.

Telegraph.co.uk - Greece defaults on the International Monetary Fund after launching 11th hour attempt to agree new rescue deal

Debtor nation makes history in becoming first ever developed economy not to pay back the IMF five days ahead of vital referendum

latimes.com - Latvia adopts euro, becomes 18th member of the Eurozone

Wholesale prices fall 2.4 percent in June | Reuters - Wholesale prices fall 2.4 percent in June | Reuters

WRAPUP 3-IMF warns of huge financial hole as Greek vote looms | Reuters - WRAPUP 3-IMF warns of huge financial hole as Greek vote looms | Reuters

Gold imports could fall a fifth to $28 billion as prices fall - refiner | Reuters - Gold imports could fall a fifth to $28 billion as prices fall - refiner | Reuters

Alibaba Claims Title For Largest Global IPO Ever With Extra Share Sales - Alibaba Claims Title For Largest Global IPO Ever With Extra Share Sales

Alibaba IPO ranks as world's biggest after additional shares sold | Reuters - Alibaba IPO ranks as world's biggest after additional shares sold | Reuters

Coverage

Economic news and job reports - CNNMoney - Economic news and job reports - CNNMoney

Bloomberg.com - Bloomberg.com

Economic News -- MarketWatch - Economic News -- MarketWatch

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US Economy - US Economy

International Business Times - Economy With text, videos, slideshows and multimedia, Economy at IBTimes.com offers news and insight about economic trends, data and policies in Asia, Africa, the Americas, Europe and the Middle East.